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US government and public health officials have used the term opioid crisis or opioid epidemic to describe the sharp recent rise in the number of Americans who abuse or are addicted to opioids. Opioids are a class of drugs that relieve pain by working on opiate receptors in the user’s …

Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child is significantly overweight for his or her height and age. Excess weight leads to health problems previously common to adults, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Obesity can also contribute to other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, …

Eating disorders are a set of medical conditions marked by the persistent presence of abnormal eating habits that have detectable and serious negative impacts on a person’s physical and mental health. Disordered eating is a related term used to describe situations in which a person displays unbalanced eating tendencies but does not meet the …

Obesity in adults is defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. BMI is calculated using a person’s weight and height to create an estimate of the amount of fat in a person’s body. For children and adolescents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines obesity as “a BMI at …

(Abscess of the teeth, teeth with abscess) What is Dental abscess (Definition) Dental abscess is the accumulation of pus (infected material) in a tooth or gum. There are two types of dental abscesses: Pulp abscess (storage of blood and nerves inside the tooth) Abscess between the tooth and the gum …

What is Corneal Abrasion (Definition) A corneal abrasion is a lesion of the cornea, which is the transparent surface on the front of the eye. It is right in front of the iris, the colored part of the eye. The cornea has several layers that protect the eye. Some corneal …

Continued from: How to Lose Weight Practically – Best Diet, Exercise Motivation and Products Part 2 BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS Weight loss involves changes in diet and physical activity, and people tend to focus on that. But to achieve long- term success, it’s important to change your behaviors in those …

Continued from: How to Lose Weight Practically – Best Diet, Exercise Motivation and Products Part 1 MAINTAINING YOUR PROGRAM: THE LIVE IT! PHASE It’s time to transition to the second phase of The Best Weight Loss Diet, the Live It! phase. In this phase, you’re focusing on a lifestyle change. You’ll …

(Acute abdominal pain, severe stomach pain, abdominal cramps, surgical abdomen) What is Acute Abdomen (Definition) “Acute abdomen” is the medical term used for pain in the abdomen that usually appears suddenly and is so severe that a person may have to go to the hospital. Unlike common abdominal pain, which …